French Riveria and Cinque Terra

After leaving the Pyrenees, we took a drive to the French Riveria. We stayed at a place called Mentone for one night but took a drive through Monte Carlo. There was a certain magic to the place which I didn't see when Sam, Sarah and I visited Cannes about a month ago. The mediterrian was inviting. The rocky coastline, the houses built on the edges and the 1000 mopeds screaming around was like something out the movies. I am glad we stopped - if only for a night. We travelled on towards Italy - destination unknown. As we drove, I remembered a friend telling me about Cinque Terra - a place where you can walk along the coastline visting different villages. I looked for it on the map - not really knowing where to look.

When I finally found it, I realised we were only about 2 hours away. Desitination known. We only stayed for a couple of days to check it out but it is easily a place you could stay for a while.

As the day got hotter, the water got more and more inviting. We found ourselves jumping in and out later in the day as we got to new nice spot.

Along the hills, they grow grapes for there own brand of wine. I am not so sure about the labels they use some of there bottles though. Although it would be kind of cool to rock up to the dinner party with one of these. It would be a converstation starter.